Jan Joubertsgat Bridge
1135
Address
Franschhoek Pass
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
1135
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
First stone arched bridge in the country, built in 1825 by Holloway.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
G01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Bridge
Original Use
Brige
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.93854575 / 19.16121195
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Additional Information
Additional Documents
Survey
2016
Circa
Admin Area
Allotment
Zoning
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Date of survey
2016
Linked to erf/erven
Linked Address
Environment
Valley PDF
No document
AREA PDF
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Intangible
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Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
This bridge is probably the oldest bridge structure in South Africa. It has high historical, scientific and
scenic significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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